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University leaders ask state for reliable payment schedule for overdue money
The state’s public university presidents and chancellors plan to release a joint letter today calling on state leaders to commit to a reliable payment schedule for universities’ past-due appropriations.
The letter will call on Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes and other state leaders to provide a payment plan for fiscal 2010 appropriations, according to a press release. It also asks elected leaders to work together to develop long-term financial solutions to the state’s budget crisis.
Updated: Weather causing trouble on area interstates
Updated: 9:50 a.m. CHAMPAIGN — Illinois State Police and other emergency responders are on the scene of several different accidents on interstates near Champaign and Danville.
Sgt. Bill Emery said Interstate 74 a mile east of the Martin Luther King Drive exit near Danville, is closed in both directions.
"There are multiple crashes; one with a minor injury on the eastbound side and several on the westbound, all property damage," he said.
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Georgetown-Ridge Farm school board OKs bond sale to generate cash
GEORGETOWN – School officials voted Monday to sell about $2 million in bonds to generate money for the district and to restructure some older, higher-interest bonds.
C-U Haiti Relief holding fundraiser this week
The newly organized group C-U Haiti Relief will present an international forum and fundraiser for Haiti this week.
"I (Heart) Haiti" is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the University of Illinois Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln, U. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Speakers with knowledge of Haiti will share their perspective about the country, and attendees will be given information on ways to paticipate in relief efforts, said organizer Melissa Pognon. The event will also feature musical performances by a West African ensemble.
